Shareholders demand a breakup of HSBC’s top executives in tense meeting
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During an informal shareholder meeting in Hong Kong, Chairman Mark Tucker and CEO Noel Quinn addressed questions from investors regarding various issues, from business reorganization demands to the purchase of Silicon Valley Bank’s UK arm. Tucker and Quinn emphasized the board’s unanimous opposition to a resolution that would force the bank to split off or reorganize its profitable Asian business, arguing that such a move would not be beneficial to shareholders.
In defending their strategy, Tucker highlighted that the board had already explored restructuring options and determined that they would negatively impact shareholder value and dividends. They assured shareholders that the bank’s current strategy is effective and contributing to increasing dividends.
HSBC has been under pressure to separate its Asian business, but Quinn stated that the group’s overall performance is positive, and profits in Hong Kong and the UK are no longer being dragged down. Despite criticisms from some shareholders, Quinn warned against a breakup due to potential significant revenue losses, especially concerning cross-border transactions.
While some shareholders are demanding the bank to spin off its Asian business, HSBC has faced challenges such as scrapping its dividend in 2020 at British regulators’ request. Calls for a spinoff persist despite the bank reinstating dividends in 2021. Activist shareholders like Ken Lui are rallying for support to pass the resolution requiring a 75% vote in May.
Ping An, a major HSBC shareholder, has also called for the bank to reconsider its structure to enhance performance and value. HSBC’s leaders addressed queries regarding the recent acquisition of SVB UK, emphasizing it as a valuable business opportunity and dispelling concerns about due diligence.
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